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Sharps Rifle

Clyde L. Cheney

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed illustration of a rifle, featuring a wooden stock and metallic barrel in the center, displayed horizontally. The color palette includes earthy browns and muted ochres for a realistic appearance. Insets of the firing mechanism and the rifle's top view are shown in the lower left and upper right corners. The drawing is set against a plain, light-colored background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
5014 × 3142 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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